It must’ve felt really good to be able to reminisce and feel so many things about your mom? I had to scroll through some, because I didn’t want to be reminded of anything with my mom. I haven’t gotten there yet, to be able to reminisce of the good times.. or any times for that matter, just too painful. Although I lost my mom 18 years ago now, I was 22 when she died. This is one of those things I disassociated from and just kept anything left, tucked super super deep inside. I feel like I’d break down and just completely lose it, so I admire your strength. I bet you’ve taken some of those beautiful things she gave you and applied them to your own children’s lives. Maybe they get M&Ms once in a while as a special treat or hidden in your armoire? What a gift you were given. Sending a warmth aura, to help continue to surround you today.
Oh, I am so sorry you lost your mom so young and that it's still so hard to enjoy your memories. I am no therapist, but I am a bit older than you, so I will offer some unsolicited advice. (And feel free to tell me to fuck off!) But I say go ahead and break down and completely lose it! I've done it many times -- and will again. My closet is my breakdown space. Your feelings are completely valid. But I think you have to go through the feeling to get to the healing. I wish healing for you so that you get to a place where you can still miss your mom but enjoy your memories of her. Thanks so much for reading and reaching out.
Lel, beautifully said…RIP Frances. 🙏
Thanks friend. I know you know what it’s like to miss your mom.
So beautiful and lovely. It taps on all the delicate feelings a daughter can have about her mother. God let her rest in peace.
Thanks so much. It was fun and bittersweet to write.
I messaged you on Instagram.
I miss my Ami so much
Me too. But I’m happy we have so many sweet, fun and wacky memories of her to carry with us.
Thank goodness we have the memories and your wonderful words to keep them captured. ❤️
Thank you my love. So many stories…
It must’ve felt really good to be able to reminisce and feel so many things about your mom? I had to scroll through some, because I didn’t want to be reminded of anything with my mom. I haven’t gotten there yet, to be able to reminisce of the good times.. or any times for that matter, just too painful. Although I lost my mom 18 years ago now, I was 22 when she died. This is one of those things I disassociated from and just kept anything left, tucked super super deep inside. I feel like I’d break down and just completely lose it, so I admire your strength. I bet you’ve taken some of those beautiful things she gave you and applied them to your own children’s lives. Maybe they get M&Ms once in a while as a special treat or hidden in your armoire? What a gift you were given. Sending a warmth aura, to help continue to surround you today.
Oh, I am so sorry you lost your mom so young and that it's still so hard to enjoy your memories. I am no therapist, but I am a bit older than you, so I will offer some unsolicited advice. (And feel free to tell me to fuck off!) But I say go ahead and break down and completely lose it! I've done it many times -- and will again. My closet is my breakdown space. Your feelings are completely valid. But I think you have to go through the feeling to get to the healing. I wish healing for you so that you get to a place where you can still miss your mom but enjoy your memories of her. Thanks so much for reading and reaching out.
What a tribute. I loved this so much.
Thank you, Tina! I love reading what you write too. Word buddies!